Description
Ubiquitous Amarillo hops are used in several commercial beers where its ultra-high myrcene content creates a delicious orange citrus flavour. It is also highly acidic, making it perfect for ESBs and Pale Ales. A varietal of Virgil Gamache Farms, Inc., Amarillo was discovered to be a mutation from another variety.
| Also Known As |
Amarillo Gold |
| Characteristics |
Orange citrus flavour |
| Purpose |
Aroma |
| Alpha Acid |
8%-11% |
| Origin |
US |
| Substitutes |
Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Summer |
| Styles |
American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, American Wheat, Bitter, Wheat Beer, Red Ale, ESB |
